At Carl R. Hansen Woods, visitors can wander through the trails while admiring the ecological restoration that has taken place over the years with the help of volunteers. The trails travel through prairie and woodlands. You're likely to spot some wildlife in the area.

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Bode Lake – Carl R. Hanson Woods loop from Jewel-Osco Parking Lot

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Location: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Carl R. Hanson Woods

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Poplar Creek Trail

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Poplar Creek, Spring Lake & Paul Douglas Preserve loop

#3.

Bode Lake – Carl R. Hanson Woods loop from Jewel-Osco Parking Lot

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